Dutch designers are currently creating quite a stir on the international scene. What is the secret of their success? In How They Work photographer Inga Powilleit and stylist Tatjana Quax examine the working methods of seventeen designers, as well as the typically Dutch approach which has made them world-famous: a fanatical attitude towards work, a healthy lack of respect for convention, and a determination to go their own way.

How They Work consists of portraits of the very top of the Dutch design world, which offer readers an honest and revealing look behind the scenes. The designers portrayed in the book are Hella Jongerius, Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel, Claudy Jongstra, Dick van Hoff, Wieki Somers, Marcel Wanders, Petra Blaisse, Jurgen Bey & Rianne Makkink, Piet Hein Eek, Richard Hutten, Joep van Lieshout, Gijs Bakker, Evelyne Merkx, Ineke Hans, Bertjan Pot.

Photography: Inga Powilleit

Styling: Tatjana Quax

Text contributions by Dieuwertje van de Moosdijk and Elsbeth Grievink

Designed by Ben Lambers (Studio Aandacht)

Language: Dutch-English

224 pages / 300 x 240 mm / hardcover

Filisky table lamp by Zenza. Every lamp is individually hand-crafted. Available in Small.

Dimensions: H 22 cm x Ø 22 cm (25-40 watt)

Material: silver-plate

Colour: silver

Inspired by the traditional stone bottles Margriet Foolen designed these Oil & Vinegar Birds. The bottles have a special form. They look like cuddling birds when they stand close to each other. The bottles are made from stoneware and finished with a white glaze.

Dimensions Oil & Vinegar Birds: H 16 cm x Ø 10 cm.

Filisky table lamp by Zenza. Every lamp is individually hand-crafted. Available in Small.

Dimensions: H 22 cm x Ø 22 cm (25-40 watt)

Material: silver-plate

Colour: silver

The barbecue from Maandag meubels is a perfect way to celebrate the summer. Inviting people you enjoy being around with and having some tasty food. This BBQ offers space to put your plates and drinks. On the sides you can hang your tools. So you have them always at hand. The coals burn in a corten steel reservoir, which is easy to remove and to clean. Just like the rack.

Made of durable materials; stainless steel, cortensteel and wood, you will enjoy this BBQ for a long time

Dimensions: 95 cm x 45 cm, Height 45 cm

Set of 6 colored wine glasses with clear thick bottom from Pols Potten.
6 colors and 6 different beautiful cutting designs.

Dimensions: H 17 cm x Ø 10 cm
Colours: smoke, ink, amber, moss, seagreen and violet

Set of 6 colored wine glasses with clear thick bottom from Pols Potten.
6 colors and 6 different beautiful cutting designs.

Dimensions: H 17 cm x Ø 10 cm
Colours: smoke, ink, amber, moss, seagreen and violet

Set of 6 colored wine glasses with clear thick bottom from Pols Potten.
6 colors and 6 different beautiful cutting designs.

Dimensions: H 17 cm x Ø 10 cm
Colours: smoke, ink, amber, moss, seagreen and violet